Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salishan Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $900 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Salishan area of Tacoma.

Vintage at Tacoma

AV Lofts

Ellis Apartments

Rainier Gardens Aparments
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Alder Court Apartments

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Salishan, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salishan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salishan Studio Apartments | $1,398 | $1,190 | $1,645 |
| Salishan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $950 | $2,052 |
| Salishan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $1,199 | $2,395 |
| Salishan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,509 | $2,200 | $5,100 |
| Salishan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Salishan Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA.
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Cheapest Available Salishan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Salishan area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage at Tacoma priced from $1,050. AV Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,190. Here are the most affordable Salishan apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage at Tacoma | One Bedroom | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| AV Lofts | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Ellis Apartments | Studio - 287 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
| Christine Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 1953 S I St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Alder Court Apartments | Studio Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
| Villas at Lawrence | One Bedroom Economy | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| South Warner St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Apex | Mt. Olympus | Studio,1BA | $1,408 |
| Garden Villa Apartments | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salishan, WA
As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salishan area is the $1.47 price per square foot S 43rd TH 2x2.5 Model at S 43rd Townhomes in the in the Madrona neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Salishan apartment is the 3 Bedroom , 3.5 Bath Townomes Model at 4033 S Junett St starting at $2,595 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Madrona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salishan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 43rd Townhomes | S 43rd TH 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
| 4033 S Junett St | 3 Bedroom , 3.5 Bath Townomes | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.60 |
| Warner II | 3/3.50 | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.63 |
| 4319 S Alder | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Garden Villa Apartments | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 1956 S G St, Unit Unit C | 1956 S G St | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Christine Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Allenmore Brownstones | Allenmore Brownstones - 2309... | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 1953 S I St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Vintage at Tacoma | One Bedroom | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSalishan, Tacoma, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salishan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Salishan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salishan is under $1,465.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salishan?
The cheapest apartment in Salishan is Vintage at Tacoma which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Salishan costs $2,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salishan?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Salishan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Salishan?
Cheap apartments in Salishan have an average cost of $161 which is $2,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salishan.
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